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G L Drew

G L Drew

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I wasn't trying to follow any particular design when I made this knife, it just took on a life of it's own (or was it the voices in my head?) It does have an Asian look to it.

Forged from 1/4 inch 5160
Flat grind
Hand sanded to 600 grit
Differentially heat treated using a clay heat choke along the spine.
A quick etch in ferric chloride to bring out the quench line.
Blackwood handle
Overall length: 14 5/8 inches
Blade: 9 7/8 inches
Hand sewn leather scabbard

$190 Delivered to the US or Canada. My PayPal account is gldrewknive@yahoo.com I will also take USPS money orders or a check with time to clear. Please contact me for overseas shipping rates.


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Wow ! What a superb knife; the blade and handle proportions and shapes have come together with a unity and pleasing 'flow', all enhanced by the choice of brass guard and Blackwood scales.
Gerry, The 'voice in your head' is your Artist talking to you. Besides being a skilled bladesmith & knifemaker, you have a strong sense of artistry which makes your knives so instantly appealing.
The only knife of yours i wouldn't love to own, would be the one in which you ingnored your 'voice' or inner artist.
I'm terribly tempted to buy this one, but i just cannot think what i need a long blade for, so as to justify buying what would be my 5th Custom this week.
Congratulations on this knife.
roland
 
lmalterna said:
VERY nicely done! Do you think you might do more along this line in differing lengths?
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I might try this design again but nothing longer, my heat treating furnace only takes up to 15 inches in length.
 
That is one nice blade, sorry I missed it. I will definitely keep my eyes open for another. Great work!
 
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